Leadership insights from the top: exploring leadership through the narratives of CEOs in India

Authors

S Tripathi, Plymouth Business School
GP Prabhakar
J Liddle

ORCID

• S Tripathi: 0000-0002-9208-9836

Abstract

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to highlight the corporate and non-corporate leadership practices in India, the effect of culture on such practices and how these drive management philosophies.Design/methodology/approach– Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CEOs from India. A key finding was that Indian leadership shares some aspects of global leadership traits, but factors such as culture and religion are significant influences on their leadership style and philosophy.Findings– The findings are helpful to both practitioners and policy makers seeking to understand the leadership style of Indian CEOs.Originality/value– Many qualities of a good leader, as defined by Indian CEOs were derived from the Hindu mythology (Bhagvad Gita,Mahabharata,Ramayanaand the fourVedas).

DOI

10.1108/ijpl-02-2015-0006

Publication Date

2015-08-10

Publication Title

International Journal of Public Leadership

Volume

11

ISSN

2056-4929

Embargo Period

9999-12-31

First Page

126

Last Page

146

Recommended Citation

Tripathi, S., Prabhakar, G., & Liddle, J. (2015) 'Leadership insights from the top: exploring leadership through the narratives of CEOs in India', International Journal of Public Leadership, 11, pp. 126-146. Available at: 10.1108/ijpl-02-2015-0006" >https://doi.org/10.1108/ijpl-02-2015-0006